Dry winter for the Sierra--again!

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More dry conditions in the Sierra, for the third year in a row. Here's link to our blog post that has the NOAA drought map:


www.backpackthesierra.com

It's not looking good

NOAA has released its forecast for the coming winter, and it looks very much like more of the same--continued drought in the Sierra for at least another year. We all know what that means: drier forests, more fire danger, and consequently, more restrictions in the backcountry. Here's a map that...
www.backpackthesierra.com www.backpackthesierra.com
 
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